Concepteur·rice de structure textile technique (F/H)

About the Role Based at Michelin's Centre of Technologies in Clermont-Ferrand, this role focuses on conceiving and prototyping innovative textile structures. You will contribute to durable, high-performance textiles that support Michelin’s strategic material initiatives across diverse applications, working with multidisciplinary teams to drive performance and sustainability. What You'll Do

• Design and develop innovative textiles that meet demanding specifications using a multidisciplinary approach combining materials science and user understanding.
• Define and deploy the intellectual property strategy associated with the innovations, ensuring identification and protection of technologies.
• Leverage experimental characterization tools, numerical modeling, and artificial intelligence to accelerate textile design, optimize performance, and deepen understanding of physical phenomena.
• Lead laboratory and pilot-scale prototyping in collaboration with process teams to prepare for industrialization and scale-up equipment.
• Develop, formalize, and preserve technical knowledge through active scientific and technological watch, knowledge capitalization, and sharing.
• Build and manage external partnerships (laboratories, universities, suppliers, or industries) to strengthen research capabilities and accelerate development of new solutions. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) with at least 5 years’ experience in materials design and manufacturing processes for technical textiles, or a Master’s (Bac+5) from a textile engineering school with significant experience (including through apprenticeships).
• Experience in designing and developing complex textile structures using weaving, knitting, braiding, or other innovative manufacturing technologies.
• Strong mastery of materials physics and related processing technologies to optimize textile performance and functionality.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and actively contribute to R&D projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and for communicating technical topics to non-specialists.
• Analytical, rigorous scientific mindset, curiosity, and ability to approach complex problems with method and creativity.
• Strong drive for innovation and high value-added solutions.
• English at B2 level mandatory. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: from €42,000 per year, depending on profile and experience.
• Benefits: variable pay, mutuelle (health insurance), CSE, etc.
• Start date: immediately.
• Location: Clermont-Ferrand, on the LADOUX site.
• Contract: full-time CDI.